11-21-07, 07:45 PM | #1 |
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MG Trolling Motor problem
Guys, got a problem: I have a 24V 71 lb thrust 5 speed Motorguide that today stayed on speed 3 even when I turned it up to speed 4 or 5. I'm thinking I'll have to replace the speed control switch. Opinions?
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11-22-07, 06:17 AM | #2 |
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check the dial for rust... but your probly right..
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11-22-07, 08:04 AM | #3 |
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Reb ole buddy before you replace get some electrical contact cleaner spray and give the control a good spraying while rotating the control. Build up on the reostat will cause this if it hasnt spun the control. If it has you gotta replace.
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12-02-07, 09:11 PM | #4 |
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Laser, I cleaned the contacts and it is working like new. Thanks for the tip! I am going to order another and replace it but for now it is working.
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12-08-07, 09:32 AM | #5 |
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is it digital? I have a 81 lb I bought that was not. and it did that I took it in the boards were burnt and no longer available . so the converted it to digital
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12-08-07, 12:02 PM | #6 |
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boater,
I've got the same thing that was mentioned and no its not digital.
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12-08-07, 01:20 PM | #7 |
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The Trolling motor Company here in town switched mine over for Half the cost of a new motor. Now I am not saying that my problem was everyone elses Just that a worst case senario is not so bad as to have to replace one.
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